From Philly.com: Washington Crossing documentary will focus on the big Revolutionary War win
The story of George Washington and his colonial troops crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day 1776 and routing the Hessians the next day has all the elements of a Hollywood blockbuster - action, intrigue, suspense. Even sex.
That's why Robert Child, an award-winning director of historical documentaries, is gearing up to film America's First D-Day - Washington Crossing in Bucks County.
"There are several aspects that most people don't know," Child said this week. "There actually were three crossings, in the middle of a nor'easter. And there was a mystery woman."
Producers are negotiating with CSI: NY star Gary Sinise to narrate the 90-minute film, and Mad Men's Jon Hamm "would be the ideal Washington," Child said. Casting is scheduled to start next month, with the hiring of many local actors.
